Author: Javier Lopez Medinaceli

  • Mental Health Awareness Month: Ricky Rubio and the Pressure Behind Professional Sports

    Mental Health Awareness Month: Ricky Rubio and the Pressure Behind Professional Sports

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – Mental Health Awareness Month is an important reminder that mental health affects everyone, no matter their success, talent, or public image. In recent years, more athletes have started speaking openly…

  • Simone de Beauvoir: A Foundational Voice of Modern Feminism

    Simone de Beauvoir: A Foundational Voice of Modern Feminism

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – Simone de Beauvoir was a French philosopher, writer, and political thinker who became one of the most influential voices in modern feminism. She was born on January 9, 1908, in…

  • Mental Health Awareness: The Story of Robert Downey Jr.

    Mental Health Awareness: The Story of Robert Downey Jr.

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – Mental health is an important topic in today’s world, especially in the entertainment industry where fame and pressure can have a strong impact on personal well-being. One well-known American actor…

  • Behind the Likes: How Social Media Affects Mental Health

    Behind the Likes: How Social Media Affects Mental Health

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – Social media has become a major part of daily life, especially for teenagers and young adults in the United States and around the world. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat…

  • Taking Care of Mental Health: A Guide to Well-Being

    Taking Care of Mental Health: A Guide to Well-Being

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet many people often forget to take care of it. In today’s fast-paced world, stress from school, work, social media, and…

  • New Wellness Opportunity: Art Therapy at the LC Counseling Department

    New Wellness Opportunity: Art Therapy at the LC Counseling Department

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – The Spring 2026 semester introduces a valuable tool for student mental health. The LC Counseling Department is now offering art therapy services, providing a creative and alternative approach to emotional…

  • A Must-Try Dining Experience in Edwardsville: 54th Street

    A Must-Try Dining Experience in Edwardsville: 54th Street

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – If there is one place that truly stands out for its quality, variety, and great service in Edwardsville, it is undoubtedly 54th Street Grill & Bar. This restaurant has become…

  • Mental Health and Fame: The Story of Selena Gomez

    Mental Health and Fame: The Story of Selena Gomez

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@gmail.com Godfrey – Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in today’s society, especially among young people and public figures. One of the most influential celebrities who has openly spoken about her…

  • Mental Health and Fame: The Story of Ryan Reynolds

    Mental Health and Fame: The Story of Ryan Reynolds

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – Mental health is a topic that affects millions of people around the world, including celebrities who often seem to have perfect lives from the outside. One well-known actor who has…

  • Mental Health and Fame: The Case of Billie Eilish

    Mental Health and Fame: The Case of Billie Eilish

    Javier Lopez Jlopezmedinaceli@lc.edu Godfrey – In recent years, conversations about mental health have become more open and necessary, especially among young people. One of the most influential voices in this discussion is Billie Eilish, a…